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RC 485 Selected Topics in Respiratory Care
This independent study allows students to investigate selected issues in respiratory care or health care in general under the direction of a respiratory care faculty member. Credit(s): 1 to 3
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SRVL 401 Public Service and Not-for-profit Organizations
This course utilizes service learning as a basis for learning. It is intended to foster a sense of community involvement by undergraduate students with an emphasis on working with populations and the non-profit sector with whom the student may have had little or no interaction. Analysis of the effectiveness of the non-profit with creation of an action plan presented to leaders of the non-profit is central to this course. For each credit hour, at least 15 hours in service in the community is required. Credit(s): 1, 2 or 3
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SVRL 101 Leadership and Community Engagement
This course is designed to support students in their study, active engagement, and critical thinking of leadership in public service in their participation of the Summer High School Leadership by Design. Students will participate and provide service in a variety of non-profit organizations. Through discussions, exercises, interviews, debates, and readings, they will gain a greater understanding of the characteristic of outstanding leadership as well as examine their own developing leadership styles and abilities. Students will apply their findings to the community setting with the outcome of having a greater understanding of how those abilities and leadership traits can be utilized in community and public service. Students will maintain interactive reflective journals throughout the course in order to evaluate their own learning. As students engage in this interactive process, they will monitor the progression of their own growth. This course may be repeated for credit, for a total of six credits. Credit(s): 3
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SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology
Designed to acquaint the student with the general field of sociology, the course surveys sociological concepts, processes and mechanisms of group behavior, the community and its structure, social organization and interaction and culture and personality. Credit(s): 3
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SOC 210 Social Problems
An analysis of the major social issues, such as healthcare, poverty, the environment, technology, family, confronting groups and individuals. Credit(s): 3
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SOC 251 Marriage and the Family
A course designed to give the student a realistic and comprehensive view of marriage and parenthood. Topics covered include courtship, marriage systems, parent education and family crises. Credit(s): 3
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SOC 295 Topics in Society and Culture
Investigation of specific topics or issues in society and culture. Topic focus is preceded by a short course on the basics of human behavior from the sociological perspective. May be repeated for credit when the topic changes. Credit(s): 3
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SOC 310 Community Service
Sociology student working in community service to put thoughts into action. Credit(s): 1
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing as a Sociology major
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SOC 312 Social Class and Inequality
An examination of the objective and subjective dimensions of inequality in America including class, race, ethnicity and gender. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): SOC 101
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SOC 313 Social Interaction
Theoretical and empirical analysis of the relationship between the individual and society with particular emphasis on the formation of self. Emphasis on symbolic interactionism. Credit(s): 3
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SOC 315 Gender Issues
This research-based course examines a number of topics related to sex differences and sex equity. Emphasis placed on historical and contemporary American perspectives. Focus placed on the following topics: biological/ genetic theories, socialization, work, family/relationships, literature and media, religion, cognition, aggression, legal issues and sociological and psychological theories. Credit(s): 3
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SOC 332 Medical Sociology
This course is a survey of the current issues in health and health care in the United States with an emphasis on the social construction of health and illness and on the structural provision of health care. Credit(s): 3
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SOC 334 Childhood and Society
The sociology of childhood. A study of society’s commitment to children including the role of social institutions that affect childhood experiences. Credit(s): 3
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SOC 336 Political Sociology
This course is a study of political organizations, leadership, participation and action in America. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): SOC 101
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SOC 350 Research Methods for the Social Sciences
Systematic survey of research strategies used in the social sciences with an emphasis on the practical applications of research techniques. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): MATH 207 or comparable course
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SOC 360 Social Theory
Review of classical and contemporary schools of sociological theory. Credit(s): 3
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SOC 395 Topics
Investigation of specific topics or issues in society and culture. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): SOC 101 and junior standing May be repeated for credit when the topic changes
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SOC 401 Internship
Internship in the field of sociology. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing as a Sociology major, 25 GPA and permission of the instructor
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SOC 415 Sociology of Religion
A study, using social science methods, of religion as a social institution in America. The focus is the role of religion in society including established religions, tele-evangelism, new religious movements, as well as the process of secularization. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): SOC 101
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SOC 431 Social Movements and Extremism
Effectively organized social movements in America can lead to extensive social change. This course is a survey of the development and effect of non-institutional groups, with an emphasis on religions, cults and extremist political groups in America. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): SOC 101
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SOC 441 Deviant Behavior
Definitions, theories, analysis, and social responses to various forms of deviance in American society. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): Six hours of Sociology including SOC 101
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SOC 451 Violence and Victims
Examination of the role of violence in society. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): Six hours in Sociology including SOC 101
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SOC 475 Sociology Senior Seminar
An integration of the substantive areas of sociology using the sociological perspective. Emphasis on contemporary social issues, the applications of sociology and the critical analysis of our social world. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing as a Sociology major
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SPAN 101 Beginning Spanish I
An introductory course for students with little or no previous Spanish. Students will acquire basic skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing with particular emphasis on conversation. Students learn to function in the language within a limited context of vocabulary and structure. Credit(s): 3
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SPAN 102 Beginning Spanish II
For students with one semester of college Spanish or one to two years of high school Spanish. Students will develop basic skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, with particular emphasis on conversation. Students will increase vocabulary, improve comprehension and fluency, learn to narrate past events, and use more complex structures. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 101 or SPAN 111
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SPAN 111 Beginning Spanish for Health Care Practitioners
An introductory course for students with little or no previous Spanish. Students will acquire basic skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing with particular emphasis on conversation in health care settings and medical vocabulary. Students learn to function in the language within a limited context of vocabulary and structure. Credit(s): 3
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SPAN 112 Beginning Spanish II for Health Care Practitioners
A basic skills course for students with one semester of college Spanish or one to two years of high school Spanish. Students will acquire basic skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing with particular emphasis on conversation in health care settings and medical vocabulary. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 101 or SPAN 111 or equivalent competency
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SPAN 201 Intermediate Spanish I
For students with two semesters of college Spanish or two to three years of high school Spanish. Students will increase vocabulary, improve comprehension and fluency, and will be able to carry out all basic language functions. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 102 or SPAN-112 or equivalent
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SPAN 202 Intermediate Spanish II
For students with three semesters of college Spanish or three to four years of high school Spanish. Students will increase vocabulary and improve comprehension and fluency. By the end of the course, students will have been exposed to essentially all of the structure of the language and will be able to follow a conversation between native speakers at normal speed. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 201
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SPAN 295 Topics
Study of specific topics, issues or themes within the field of Spanish. Credit(s): 3
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SPAN 300 Making Sense: Exploring the World Through Spanish
Through the exploration of contemporary issues, students will reflect on the world around them as well as their own experiences while strengthening their understanding and mastery of the structure of the language. This course serves as preparation for upper-division Spanish classes. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 202 or equivalent placement test score
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SPAN 302 Spanish Composition
Development of written expression, with emphasis on expansion of vocabulary and attention to grammatical correctness. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 202 or equivalent
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SPAN 305 Spanish for the Professions
This course prepares students for successful communication in the Spanish-speaking professional world by developing oral proficiency, cross-cultural understanding, critical thinking and accuracy in oral and written communication. The course assists students in moving beyond everyday vocabulary to terminology used in the Healthcare, Law Enforcement, Education, Business and Social Service Fields. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 202 or equivalent
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SPAN 306 Spanish for Healthcare Professionals
This course combines intermediate-high to advanced Spanish language instruction, focused on medical terminology, with the study of cultural norms in order to facilitate interaction between healthcare providers and their Spanish-speaking patients and families. Of primary concern is the real-life application of conversation and fostering of cultural knowledge and sensitivity. Appropriate for students preparing for clinical practice, nursing, social work or mental health settings. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 202 or equivalent
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SPAN 307 Readings in Chicana/o Literature and Culture
This course examines the major literary works and themes throughout the development of the cultural experience formed from the conflict and confluence of U.S. American and Spanish American cultures - U.S. Latino culture. As such, it covers the major literary genres in U.S. Latino/a literature: the essay, epic poetry, lyric poetry, the short story, novel and drama, as well as folk literature. Issues of ethnicity, gender, race and sexual orientation will be analyzed at length from a critical thinking perspective in order to gain an insight into the role of this literature as part of the United States’ multicultural literary canon. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 300 or SPAN 302
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SPAN 308 Spanish Cinema
This course focuses on Spanish film and culture from 1929 to the present. Through the critical analysis of prominent Spanish films produced in the 20th and 21st centuries, students will examine notions related to the complex formation process of individual and national identity, paying special attention to cultural and political contexts. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 300 or SPAN 302
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SPAN 309 Latin American Cinema
This course explores films from various regions of Latin America and the diverse social, political and historical contexts they depict. The course also introduces essential concepts related to film studies and develops the student’s critical analysis of film by means of written and spoken expression in Spanish. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 300 or SPAN 302
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SPAN 311 Spanish Civilization and Culture
Students study the history, civilization and culture of Spain through extensive readings, videos, writing and class discussion. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 202 or equivalent
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SPAN 312 Latin American Civilization and Culture
This course focuses on the history and culture of Latin America from the Encounter to the present day. The course is taught in Spanish. Students seeking to fulfill their Spanish degree requirements must take SPAN 312. Students will not earn credit for both HIST 312 (English version) and SPAN 312. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 202 or equivalent
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SPAN 330 Introduction to Spanish Linguistics
Study of syntactical, morphological and phonological structure of Spanish and the evolution of the Spanish language from Latin. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 302 or equivalent
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SPAN 391 Internship in Spanish
A regularly scheduled and supervised weekly activity in connection with a community or volunteer organization, a health facility or a public or private school in which the student is speaking and/or writing Spanish. Credit(s): 1
Prerequisite(s): Spanish placement at 300-level or higher and permission of instructor
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SPAN 392 Internship in Spanish
A regularly scheduled and supervised weekly activity in connection with a community or volunteer organization, a health facility or a public or private school in which the student is speaking and/or writing Spanish. Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): Spanish placement at 300-level or higher and permission of instructor
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SPAN 393 Internship in Spanish
A regularly scheduled and supervised weekly activity in connection with a community or volunteer organization, a health facility or a public or private school in which the student is speaking and/or writing Spanish. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): Spanish placement at 300-level or higher and permission of instructor
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SPAN 403 Topics
Topics dealing with language, literature, culture or pedagogy. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): 300-level Spanish course
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SPAN 411 Advanced Oral Spanish
Development of vocabulary, improvement of aural comprehension and strengthening of conversational skills. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 301 and SPAN 302 or equivalent
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SPAN 412 Advanced Written Spanish
Development of composition skills, with emphasis on acquiring a natural style in Spanish that is free from English influence. Includes study of model essays in Spanish and weekly guided and original compositions. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 302 or equivalent
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SPAN 416 The Southern Cone
Topics dealing with the geography, history, and culture of the countries of South America’s Southern Cone: Argentina, Chile, Uruguay and Paraguay. There will be an overview of the art, literature (prose and poetry) and film. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 302
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SPAN 417 Andean Literature and Culture
This is a survey course that explores the diverse literary, artistic and cultural traditions of countries from the Andean region, specifically Peru, Ecuador and Bolivia. Texts include both primary and secondary sources: short stories, essays and novels from the 19th century to present, in addition to journalistic articles and full-length films. All readings, assignments and class discussion are conducted in Spanish. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 300 or SPAN 302
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SPAN 420 Spanish Literature Through Popular Culture
This course treats the major movements in the literature of Spain from the Spanish Middle Ages until the present. Students are exposed to the major genres (poetry, narrative, essay and theater) through extensive readings and will become familiar with the greatest writers of Spanish literature. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 300 or equivalent
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SPAN 425 Survey of Latin American Literature
This course treats the major movements in Latin American literatures from Pre-Colombian times until the present. Students are exposed to the major genres (poetry, narrative, essay and theater) through extensive readings and will become familiar with the greatest writers of Hispanic literature. Students are expected to discuss, analyze and compare the works studied. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 300 or equivalent
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SPAN 430 Senior Seminar and Project
A cross-cultural experience for senior majors that will involve activity in a Spanish-speaking country or a Spanish-speaking community in the United States. The project will require pre-reading and a reflective essay. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 311 or SPAN 312
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SPAN 440 Second Language Acquisition
A survey of the theories of second language acquisition and a study of techniques of language instruction. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 330
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SPAN 451 Introduction to Translation
Development of translation skills from English to Spanish and Spanish to English. Uses texts from contemporary materials: newspapers, magazines and government agency reports. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 302 or equivalent
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SPAN 452 Advanced Spanish Translation
Advanced work in translation from Spanish to English and from English to Spanish of selected texts from diverse fields. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 451
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Sport Management |
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SM 110 Introduction to Sport Management
This course relates the concepts and functions of the manager to the specific realm of managing sport and sport organizations. It is intended to introduce first year students to the field of Sport Management. This course may not be taken by business students who are juniors or seniors. Credit(s): 3
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SM 222 Contemporary Issues in Sport
This course examines the impact of sports upon the American culture with focus on competition, economics, race relations and gender. Current issues impacting the world of sports will be discussed thoroughly. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): SM 110
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SM 312 Global Aspects of Sport Management
The growth and development of sport in the changing global sphere is the focus of this class. The Olympics, along with the World Cup, will serve as a basis for studying international sport. The impact of differences in customs, norms, habits and their historical basis, economic systems, religious beliefs and societal expectations on sport when it crosses its national boundaries are studied. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): SM 110 and SM 222
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SM 332 Sport and the Media
This course covers various forms of the media as it relates to sport, as well as an overview of the technological advances in media and the impact they play in the contemporary sport industry. Print and electronic media sources for sport will be covered along with the evolution of the media in sport. The impact media has made on sport and the impact sport has made on the media will be studied. Advances in technology and new forms of media, such as social media and video games, will also be discussed. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): SM 110 and SM 222
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SM 341 Ethics in Sport
This course presents an analysis of moral and ethical issues in organized sport. Topics will include issues in intercollegiate athletics, the Olympic movement, high school sport and the private sector. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): SM 110 and SM 222
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SM 351 Sport Governance and Policy
This course is an examination of sport organizations focused on both professional and amateur governance structures and processes. The study of policy in educational, non-profit, professional and international sport venues will also be addressed. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): SM 110 and SM 222
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SM 361 Sport Consumer Behavior
This course utilizes consumer behavior theories and concepts in conjunction with the growing field of sport fan behavior to address marketing and management implications for the sport industry. Emphasis is placed upon social and psychological theories and their implications on the understanding and prediction of sport consumer’s behavior. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): SM 110 and SM 222
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SM 383 Sport Marketing, Sponsorship and Promotion
This course is designed to analyze the basic knowledge of theory and application of the three major components of sport marketing process: sponsorship, promotion and marketing. Areas of study include merchandising, licensing, demographics, psychographics, consumer behavior, pricing in sport, target markets and sports media consumption. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): SM 110 and SM 222
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SM 398 Sport Management Pre-internship Seminar
This seminar will allow students to establish and prepare for internships they will undertake the following semester. Interviewing techniques, resume building and professional behavior will be discussed in this course. Enrollment is limited to Sport Management majors with junior-level standing. Credit(s): 1
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SM 450 Sport Law
This course includes a presentation of the basic legal system, its terminology, and principles as applied to professional and amateur sports. Emphasis is on identifying and analyzing legal issues, the ramifications of those issues, and the means of limiting the liability of sport organizations. Topics include tort law, product liability, contract law, administrative law, and the legal system. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): SM 110 and SM 222
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SM 473 Facility Planning and Event Management
This course provides an overview of the fundamentals of planning, designing and managing athletic, physical education, recreation and sports facilities. Areas of study include: risk management in sports facilities, ADA compliance, facility access variables and security issues for participants and spectators. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): SM 110 and SM 222
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SM 492 Management of Sport Organizations
This senior capstone course in Sport Management is designed to incorporate and synthesize all previous learning by studying various management techniques and case studies in sport organizations. Enrollment limited to Sport Management majors with senior-level standing. Credit(s): 3
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STSK 101 Study Skills I
This course gives students methods for time management and study skills or success in their university career. Topics covered include how to read, study and review course material, how to take and organize notes, how to study for and take exams, how to organize and write term papers and time management techniques. The goal of this course is to teach the skills needed, not merely for student survival, but for student success and confidence. Credit(s): 1
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STSK 103 Study Skills II
This course is open to all students who need assistance with improving their grade point average. The class is a requirement for students who are on academic probation or returning after academic suspension. The course is part of a diagnostic-prescriptive program that assists the students with assessing their learning style, study habits, etc. The student and instructor will develop an individual plan for academic success. Credit(s): 1
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TH 101 Acting I
This course provides exercises in acting techniques with an emphasis on truth, realism and powers of observation and concentration, while basic elements of script analysis for scene study will be included. Enrollment is limited to BFA in Acting majors and BFA in Musical Theatre majors. Credit(s): 3
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TH 102 Acting II
This course is the second in a sequence of four. It builds upon the skills acquired in Acting I and continues the study of techniques with an emphasis on truth, realism and powers of observation and concentration, while continuing to build on elements of script analysis. Enrollment is limited to BFA in Acting majors and BFA in Musical Theatre majors. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): TH 101
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TH 107 Theatre Appreciation
This course explores the creative elements of theatre as an art form, the collaborative involvement of playwright, director, producer, actor, designer and audience, and the evolution of this art form from the classical period to present day. Credit(s): 3
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TH 111 Stage Lighting
This course is an intensive training and lecture course in designing, hanging and operating stage lights with practical experience working on Shenandoah University theatre productions. Credit(s): 3
Corequisite(s): THLB 111 Stage Lighting Lab
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TH 112 Stage Craft
This course is a training and lecture course in scenic construction, painting and design principles with practical experience in building sets for Shenandoah University theatre productions. Credit(s): 3
Corequisite(s): THLB 112 Stage Craft Lab
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TH 113 Basic Acting for Non-Majors I
Study of stage terminology, theatre games and acting techniques with emphasis on observation, concentration and stimulating the imagination. Script analysis in preparation for scene presentation. Open to students from all curricula. Course is taught with such texts as Stanislavski’s ”An Actor Prepares” and “Building a Character” and Uta Hagen’s “Respect for Acting”. Credit(s): 3
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TH 142 Movement for Actors I
This course is the first in a sequence of movement training for the actor with emphasis on increasing kinesthetic awareness, eliminating tension and physical habits, and finding power in a neutral physical instrument. The student will learn to overcome inhibitions and free the body through work on relaxation, flexibility, articulation, centering, ensemble work and non-verbal expression. Enrollment is limited to theatre majors. Credit(s): 3
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TH 143 Freshmen Connection
This course provides a foundation for work within the American musical theatre canon. Students experience a variety of musical theatre repertoire as they learn, choreograph, direct and perform in a collaborative setting. Fundamentals of auditioning and solo work are included. Credit(s): 2
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TH 148 Voice and Speech for the Actor I
This course is the first in a series of three classes designed to train BFA in Acting majors to produce neutral, supported and resonant voice production with a flexible articulating instrument, demonstrating a marketable sound for the professional theatrical marketplace. This course will focus on the foundational elements of anatomy and production while utilizing the International Phonetic Alphabet with a diagnostic evaluation of the individual student. Credit(s): 3
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TH 149 Voice and Speech for Musical Theatre
This course is designed for the musical theatre actor to develop skills in vocalization, projection, articulation and interpretation of the spoken word for the stage, demonstrating a marketable instrument for the working professional. Credit(s): 3
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TH 153 Musical Theatre Styles
This course is an in-depth study and application of methods for singing musical theatre styles. Instruction will consist of training and discussion of relevant techniques and solutions. Through songs, students will explore various vocal styles found in musical theatre while maintaining vocal health. This course will also cover treatment of vowels, consonants, and song authenticity. Credit(s): 1
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TH 201 Acting III
This course is the third in a sequence of four that will further develop the actor’s skills in modern realism through exercise work and scene work to be performed and critiqued in class. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): TH 102
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TH 202 Acting IV
This course is the fourth in a sequence of four that continues the development of the actor through exercise work and work on scenes and monologues from modern playwrights. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): TH 201
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TH 203 Acting Through Song
This course provides an introduction to scene-song integration in musical theatre. Students apply acting techniques to early 20th-century and Golden Age theatre genres and explore contemporary monologues and music theatre solo material.
Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): TH 201
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TH 225 Costume Rendering
This course covers drawing and painting techniques for the costume designer, including figure drawing, fabric rendering and portfolio preparation. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): THDP 101
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TH 241 Advanced Stage Makeup
This course builds upon techniques taught in THDP 132 , Theatrical Stage Makeup. This course is required for the costume design student and open to any student interested in furthering their makeup skills and knowledge. This course is taught through lecture and student application. Topics include mask making, prosthetics, slush casting, wigs and facial hair and special effects. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): THDP 132
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TH 242 Movement for Actors II
This course focuses on the relationship of movement to characterization and storytelling. Students will expand and develop kinesthetic awareness and connect the actor’s inner life, imagination and expressive body, while building ensemble through group storytelling. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): TH 142
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TH 245 Text and Context
This course focuses on critical analysis of dramatic literature as preparation for production and performance. Working primarily with scripts from the nineteenth century to the present, students will examine core textual elements within the plays’ cultural contexts and their transformation into physical theatrical production elements. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing
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TH 249 Voice and Speech for the Actor II
This course is the second in a series of three classes designed to train BFA in Acting majors to produce neutral, supported and resonant voice production with a flexible articulating instrument, demonstrating a marketable sound for the professional theatrical marketplace. It will build upon the work of TH 148 and focus on key exercise work with practical application. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): TH 148
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TH 251 Voice and Speech for the Actor III
This course is designed to build upon the skills demonstrated in TH 148 and TH 249 with an emphasis on an even broader sound for heightened language work elevating from General American Speech to that of Standard American. Students will continue the skills acquired in TH 148 and TH 249 focusing on the opening of the vocal apparatus and the application of skills needed for heightened language plays. In addition, students will learn techniques of analyzing Shakespeare and other verse plays for speaking and interpretive purposes. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): TH 249
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TH 252 Accents and Dialects
This course demonstrates the practical skill set utilized in creating dialects for the stage. The International Phonetic Alphabet is applied in this course to domestic and foreign dialects. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): TH 251 for BFA in Acting majors or TH 149 for BFA in Musical Theatre majors
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TH 256 History of the Musical
This course explores the evolution of the musical as an art form, from its earliest inception in ancient Greek “lyric theatre” to the present day. While an emphasis will be placed on native historical musical theatre traditions found in the U.S. (Minstrelsy, Variety, Extravaganza, Vaudeville, Burlesque and Musical Comedy), the importance of foreign influences (Opera, Zarzuela, Singspiel and Operetta) and the immigrant experience will all be examined as contributing factors to the development of the contemporary musical. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): None
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TH 300 Acting for the Camera
In this course, students apply previous core acting training to acting on camera. The course introduces core skill adjustments to camera performance, additional specific camera acting techniques, camera and set vocabulary and on-set awareness. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): TH 202 or TH 203
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TH 301 Performance Styles
This course is designed to develop the actor’s vocal and stage movement skills for performing material from a variety of period and theatrical styles. Historical and contextual background for different theatre traditions will be included. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): TH 202
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TH 302 Acting Shakespeare
This course is designed for the actor to develop textual, vocal and physical skills for performing the plays of Shakespeare and his contemporaries. Students will learn the history and context of the Elizabethan stage and the influence of Shakespeare on modern and global stages and film. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): TH 202
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TH 307 Directing
This course teaches analysis of the play from a director’s viewpoint with practical experience of breaking down a script into dramatic elements and staging portions of plays for class. This includes study of various theatrical styles. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): TH 245
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TH 309 Survey of the Profession
This course provides a comprehensive survey of the theatrical performance industry/industries, national markets, unions, strategies for self-branding and introduction to basic entrepreneurial tools and skills needed to self-market to the profession. Basic finance, artistic interview and writing skills needed for the artistic career will be introduced. The basics in industry etiquette, problem solving, artistic community building and networking will be identified. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): TH 202 or TH 203
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TH 312 Advanced Stage Craft
This course builds upon the knowledge and techniques of TH 112 Stage Craft . Advanced areas of technical production are covered including welding, theatrical furniture design and construction, and technical management techniques. Lecture and practical projects are included. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): TH 112
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TH 316 Scenic Art
This is an advanced course in scene painting techniques, including drops, three-dimensional rendering and acrylic, latex and dye painting. Students will be required to assist on at least one production. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): THDP 101
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TH 323 Script Writing
This course is an exploration of the craft of playwriting. The basic tools of formatting, character, theme, plot, structure, and dialogue will be applied practically through exercises and writing assignments. The course will include analysis of contemporary playscripts, as well as discussion of other genres of dramatic writing such as screenwriting. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): TH 202 or THDP 310
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TH 330 Pattern Drafting
This course focuses on pattern making for theatrical costumes, including flat patterning and draping techniques. Students will gain practical experience through class projects. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): THDP 230
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TH 341 Stage Combat
This course introduces students to beginning and intermediate level skills in the art of stage combat. This course will focus heavily on combat safety and performance for the stage. Primary disciplines include unarmed and single rapier techniques. Introduction of other weaponry and techniques at the discretion of the instructor. Credit(s): 3
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